Just got laid off after 6 years on the same team in Cisco Meraki engineering.

Numerous folks impacted, few product lines closed - thanks to AI. 20% cut in low margin product lines. 2months on payroll+3months pkg+1 week for every year post 5+yrs. Other geography: tomorrow.

The layoffs are happening despite the lack of news!

G10/ Dallas, and the package is 2 months on payroll + 4 months severance pay. My pressure is up, have a family and a mortgage to take care of.

Got a ping to end my scheduled backlog call for an urgent team meeting. G8 RTP

is it effective immediately? Or you get 2 months? 3-4 months severance? If you could share your BU and location Is it worth getting a lawyer?

It seems like fewer people than usual were affected. I'm not saying that makes it any better, especially for those who were laid off, just trying to figure out what exactly happened. As usual, the info we're getting from the higherups on this is... — read more 

Wishing you the best of luck. It’s starting to feel more and more like silent layoffs may be underway. Hoping for clarity soon. Take care, everyone.

No LRs. go back to telling us how RTP is closing down

I have a 1:1 meeting with my manager for tomorrow. Potentially silent LR?

Get back to work Start strong

Every time Chuck says AI, Drink...

Not seeing anything about restructuring in the earnings call, which is when they typically announce it.

Cisco beat by a penny on earnings and reported revenue that was slightly above projections. The forecast for the new fiscal year was about inline with estimates. CEO Chuck Robbins touted more artificial intelligence-related orders from major web... — read more 

Cisco’s AI marketing is like a cheap movie trailer; lots of flashy promises, but what are the products and features? Someone explain it to me. Really. Still living in Executive imagination. AI lives in EI. Not much more. Don’t hold your breath... — read more 

Trump is going to change H-1B from a rigged lottery to a wages paid system. Companies will no longer be allowed to bring in cheap labor.

Hi everyone - not necessarily a speculative post on what may come post the earnings call however sharing a dose of care to those reading this. LRs for the most part are decisions made on the role - not the individual. So, should you be wishing for an... — read more 

Continue the list: Last Rites Leaving Rapidly Laptop Retrieval Last Ritual Lay Rof Lightly Resuscitated LinkedIn Refresh Limited Restructuring Labor Reduction Lovely Release Lucky Rascal Lunch Reservation Life Reset -... — read more 

From what I have seen, very little hiring in FY25. So that might be good, maybe no LR. But on the other hand, heard folks who are fine earlier, are now on 'Below Expectations' in the latest review. Is this management asking all teams do do stack... — read more 

I suspect SBG will get hit hard but which groups if anyone has an ideas ?

Our stock is high as it has ever been for the last 25 years and expected to reach $80 in 60 days. MAKE CISCO GREAT AGAIN! THANKS YOUR ATTENTION ON THIS MATTER!

How are folks doing from the Feb 2024 layoff? Anyone still watching sometimes this board?

August LR

How cooked am I for the upcoming LR?

I have zero issues with being laid off. Cisco has changed so much in culture and everything else that plenty of people would be grateful for a chance to leave while being paid to do it. Gone are the days when everybody wanted to work here and dreaded... — read more 

Not a good place and time to be looking for a new job. Job market is bad, yet unemployment is still at 4.1% and holding. https://www.businessinsider.com/laid-off-accenture-manager-struggles-salary-expectations-tough-job-market-2025-7

congratulations to cisco for showing the naysayers. all those posts by r2d2 really did make a difference. enjoy everyone

What's like working in TAC? Salary? Stress level?, Growth?, Managers? Metrics?, Case volume? Do you get overtime?, Etc

Saw few folks announcing their last day on LinkedIn. It may be that time to crunch Splunkers after a year post acquisition. This is the way it works at Cisco. Share if you know more.

Cisco Layoffs: 2015–2024 Year Estimated Jobs Cut Key Details 2024 ~10,000 Two rounds: 4,000 in Feb, 5,600 in Aug. Focused on restructuring post-Splunk acquisition and... — read more 

I’m sure I’m not alone in hoping for a LR or ER announcement next week. I’ve done my time, the kids are grown and off on their own, house is paid for, and investment accounts have done well the last few years. The pay is too good to just walk... — read more 

And employee exit date of Oct 13. Sad. I did so much for the team and the business but going to be kicked out shortly.

There may be layoffs next week and there may not be layoffs. Only the ELT truly knows and they have cultivated a climate of fear, anxiety and distrust. remember the layoff announcement in sales that lingered for 3 months? It literally made people... — read more 

Our mgr just scheduled a skip level meeting on 08/14... What's going on?